amphora1, originally uploaded by landsglory.

This delicate amphora shaped pendant LOOKS like an antique thats been salvaged from some ancient undersea wreckage, but it is a modern marvel instead. Laura uses PMC (precious metal clay) to create pendants, pins, and beads. This clay is made of reclaimed silver suspended in a modeling material that is fired away after shaping, leaving fine silver.

Laura then uses special chemicals to create patinas that mimic age and weathering to give an antiqued look, or to bring out vivid blues, greens, and purples in the silver.